Motta Hat

FINISHED SIZE
18½ (20¼, 22)" [47 (51.5, 56) cm] circumference; 9" [23 cm] tall; shown in size 20¼" [51.5 cm]
Suggested approx 2" [5 cm] negative ease

YARN
Sport / DK weight (#3 light)
Shown Here: Chickadee by Quince & Co (100% American wool; 181yd [166m]/50g)
• 1 skein Honey 123 (color A)
• 1 skein Petal 111 (color B)
• 1 skein Slate 143 (color C)
Approx 55 (60, 65) yd [50 (55, 60) m] color A,
120 (135, 145) yd [110 (125, 135) m] color B,
80 (90, 100) yd [75 (85, 95) m] color C

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size A for main body of hat
• One 40" [100 cm] circular needle (circ) in size US 5 [3.75 mm] for magic loop method
Size B for ribbing and Vikkel braid
• One 40" [100 cm] circ in size US 3 [3.25 mm] for magic loop method
or two sizes smaller than size A
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge

NOTIONS
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Strong string for pom pom
• Pom pom maker (optional)

GUAGE
26 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in colorwork pattern, after blocking.